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LN05 VLA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 VLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,597 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,307 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,085 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat nearside rear

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,751 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing out side

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,563 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing out side

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,222 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LN05 VLA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN05 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN05 VLA registered?

LN05 VLA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LN05 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 VLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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